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A major illustrated reference work that provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the Graeco-Roman world that formed the backdrop for the New Testament.
The New Testament World in Pictures is a library of information about the first-century world which lies behind the New Testament, especially the Greco-Roman culture. The religion, superstitions, trades, commerce, family life, city layout, life-style, amusements and dress of this period are covered in considerable depth. The Palestinian and Eastern influences are included in the text briefly to provide the proper context, but the book concentrates on the world confronted by Paul and Christian of the first century. The text and photographs are thoroughly integrated, with the text explaining details in the photographs so extensively that first-century life is documented and clearly described. The photographs depict artefacts from both major and regional museums across the world and architectural features from excavated sites located throughout Europe and the Near East. Information has been gleaned from sources that range from well-known to relatively obscure to provide in one volume an authoritative single source for an understanding of the first-century world. Both subject and Scripture indexes are provided to allow quick access to information in the book, and the text accompanying most of the photographs guide the reader to New Testament text that are illuminated by the information.
The New Testament World in Pictures is a library of information about the first-century world which lies behind the New Testament, especially the Greco-Roman culture. The religion, superstitions, trades, commerce, family life, city layout, life-style, amusements and dress of this period are covered in considerable depth. The Palestinian and Eastern influences are included in the text briefly to provide the proper context, but the book concentrates on the world confronted by Paul and Christian of the first century. The text and photographs are thoroughly integrated, with the text explaining details in the photographs so extensively that first-century life is documented and clearly described. The photographs depict artefacts from both major and regional museums across the world and architectural features from excavated sites located throughout Europe and the Near East. Information has been gleaned from sources that range from well-known to relatively obscure to provide in one volume an authoritative single source for an understanding of the first-century world. Both subject and Scripture indexes are provided to allow quick access to information in the book, and the text accompanying most of the photographs guide the reader to New Testament text that are illuminated by the information.
Price: $46.95
Pages: 416
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
01 January 1988
Trim Size: 10.83 X 8.31 in
ISBN: 9780718827014
Format: Hardcover
BISACs:
RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament / General, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, New Testaments
Introduction
1. Emperors
Julius Caeser – Augustus – Tiberius – Caligula – Claudius – Nero – Galba, Otho, Vitellius: The Civil Wars – Vespasian – Titus – Domitian – Nerva – Trajan
2. The Military
3. The People
Greece – Asia Minor – The East – Egypt and North Africa – Europe
4. The City
Design and Layout – Forums, Streets, and Shops – Water Supply – Houses, Dwellings, and Architecture
5. Business
Transportation – Commerce – Weights and Measures
6. Professions and Trades
Writing Instruments – Art and Artists – Philosophers – Other Professions – Slaves – Tools – Medicine and Its Tools
7. Religion
Temples and Shrines – Sacrificial System – Gods and Goddesses
8. Leisuretime
Baths – Libraries – Theatre – Musical Instruments – Games and Amusements – Sports – Circus and Amphitheatre
9. Home and Hearth
Childhood and Education – Men and Women – Jewelry – Toilet – Furniture – Lamps – Food and Dining – Vessels and Cooking Utensils – Death
Scripture Index
Subject Index
1. Emperors
Julius Caeser – Augustus – Tiberius – Caligula – Claudius – Nero – Galba, Otho, Vitellius: The Civil Wars – Vespasian – Titus – Domitian – Nerva – Trajan
2. The Military
3. The People
Greece – Asia Minor – The East – Egypt and North Africa – Europe
4. The City
Design and Layout – Forums, Streets, and Shops – Water Supply – Houses, Dwellings, and Architecture
5. Business
Transportation – Commerce – Weights and Measures
6. Professions and Trades
Writing Instruments – Art and Artists – Philosophers – Other Professions – Slaves – Tools – Medicine and Its Tools
7. Religion
Temples and Shrines – Sacrificial System – Gods and Goddesses
8. Leisuretime
Baths – Libraries – Theatre – Musical Instruments – Games and Amusements – Sports – Circus and Amphitheatre
9. Home and Hearth
Childhood and Education – Men and Women – Jewelry – Toilet – Furniture – Lamps – Food and Dining – Vessels and Cooking Utensils – Death
Scripture Index
Subject Index